Venus Purnama
Summary
Self disciplined bilingual writer with 20 years of experience in print and online media, seeking to transition into the world of collection care and heritage conservation
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
14
14
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Online Shop Owner
Old New Finds
2014.04 - 2025.05
- Established online vintage shop, mainly selling European tableware from 1940s to 1970s
- Regularly uses Facebook and Instagram platforms for shop promotion
- Carried out day-to-day duties alone efficiently, from sourcing, shooting and styling products, item research, text write up to packing for delivery
- Experienced in customer service, replying enquiries online and in person at markets
eBay Lister
St Rocco's Hospice U.K.
2025.03 - 2025.05
- On duty twice a week, selecting and uploading 10-15 donated items per week at warehouse to sell on the charity's eBay shop
- Extensive research to determine competitive prices for each listing, resulting in improved sales
- In charge of packing old items once a week for safe delivery
Freelance Movie Promoter
Cineasia UK
2022.09 - 2025.05
- Greater Manchester and Warrington representative for Asian film distributor based in London
- In constant search and negotiation for popular venues to distribute posters and flyers, reaching target audiences in over 30 premises
Senior Reporter
Apple Daily
Hong Kong
2017.11 - 2021.04
- Translated international news, offering a global perspective to readers of best selling Chinese newspaper in Hong Kong
Senior Reporter
Eat & Travel Weekly
Hong Kong
2010.08 - 2014.11
- Native Chinese writer, while interviewing in English, Mandarin and Cantonese
- Collaborated with photojournalists to visually enhance stories
- Visited over 20 global destinations, writing up 20+ page features on a monthly basis
- Trained to multitask with high discipline in a timely manner, including content research, trip and interview planning, budget accounting
Education
Msc - New Media
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
2002.08 - 2006.07
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism and Japanese
The University of Queensland
1996.02 - 1998.08
Foundation Studies - Communication
Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology
1995.02 - 1995.12
St Paul's Secondary School
1987.09 - 1994.05
Skills
- Languages :
Native Chinese, proficient in Mandarin & Cantonese/ Proficient in English
Basic level Japanese
- Computer:
Familar with Microsoft Word and Powerpoint,
Basic knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Express, Adobe Premier Pro
Custom
- Netsurfing
- Photography
- Vintage collecting
Affiliations
- Photography, vintage hunting, language learning
Timeline
eBay Lister
St Rocco's Hospice U.K.
2025.03 - 2025.05
Freelance Movie Promoter
Cineasia UK
2022.09 - 2025.05
Senior Reporter
Apple Daily
2017.11 - 2021.04
Online Shop Owner
Old New Finds
2014.04 - 2025.05
Senior Reporter
Eat & Travel Weekly
2010.08 - 2014.11
Msc - New Media
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
2002.08 - 2006.07
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism and Japanese
The University of Queensland
1996.02 - 1998.08
Foundation Studies - Communication
Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology
1995.02 - 1995.12
St Paul's Secondary School
1987.09 - 1994.05